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SUMMARY:From Agenda to Action: Running Productive Municipal Meetings
DESCRIPTION:TRACK:  ADMINISTRATIVELength:  3 hoursPrice:  Member Registration: $89 per registrant | Non Member Registration: $149 per registrantSend a message to lla@pml.org for group rates of 10 or more registrantsDate:  February 3Time:  9 a.m. to Noon \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a council member\, clerk\, or municipal administrator\, this hands-on course gives you the tools to run meetings that are efficient\, transparent\, and legally sound. Through interactive modules\, real-world scenarios\, and practical exercises\, you’ll learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nPrepare strategically for meetings that drive results\n\n\n\nNavigate legal requirements like Sunshine laws and public notice rules\n\n\n\nFacilitate discussions that are inclusive\, respectful\, and productive\n\n\n\nMake decisions confidently while managing conflict and maintaining ethics\n\n\n\nDocument and follow up to ensure accountability and continuity\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of the course\, you’ll be equipped to lead municipal meetings that foster trust\, encourage participation\, and support good governance. \n\n\n\nKey Topics: \n\n\n\n\nPlanning and Preparation\n\n\n\nRoles and responsibilities\n\n\n\nMunicipal Meeting Requirements\n\n\n\nRunning the Meeting\n\n\n\nDecision Making\n\n\n\nDocumentation and Follow-up\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend: \n\n\n\nThis course is designed for local government professionals who play a role in planning\, conducting\, or supporting municipal meetings. Ideal participants include: \n\n\n\n\nElected officials\n\n\n\nMunicipal clerks\n\n\n\nAdministrative staff\n\n\n\nChairs and board members\n\n\n\nNewly elected officials\n\n\n\n\nAt the end of this course\, you can expect to be able to: \n\n\n\n\nExplain the purpose and value of structured municipal meetings and identify common challenges that hinder effectiveness.\n\n\n\nPlan and prepare for municipal meetings by setting clear objectives\, identifying stakeholders\, and organizing materials and logistics.\n\n\n\nApply legal and procedural requirements including Sunshine laws\, public notice rules\, agenda structuring\, and public participation guidelines.\n\n\n\nFacilitate municipal meetings using effective chairing techniques\, time management strategies\, and methods for handling disruptions.\n\n\n\nDocument meetings accurately and follow up effectively to ensure accountability\, track action items\, and evaluate meeting outcomes.\n\n\n\nDemonstrate leadership and professionalism in conducting meetings that foster public trust and support good governance.\n\n\n\n\nBy registering for this course\, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to forward information to you at your email address related to educational offerings. \n\n\n\nOnce your registration is completed\, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. Please review when received. If you do not receive an email\, it may be in your spam folder. \n\n\n\nCANCELLATION & NO-SHOW POLICY:Cancellation must be received in writing to lla@pml.org within 72 hours prior to a class to be considered for a full refund. \n\n\n\nIf cancellation is received after the 72-hour window\, a processing fee will be applied for a portion of the refund. \n\n\n\nThose who do not cancel or attend forfeit the full registration fee.
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/from-agenda-to-action-running-productive-municipal-meetings/
CATEGORIES:League Learning Academy,League Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T201216
CREATED:20260113T135615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T135649Z
UID:15322-1770204600-1770208200@www.pml.org
SUMMARY:PFAS in Drinking Water: Understanding New Regulatory Requirements
DESCRIPTION:During this session participants will learn more about these chemicals and the new regulations put in place to protect residents from the impacts of PFAS in drinking water. We will highlight the various ways to remove these pollutants and discuss the cost of doing so\, which will ultimately impact the cost of providing this service. While many systems will elect to tackle this challenge head on\, officials will benefit from understanding the complexity of doing so and the options that exist to solve this challenge for their residents. \n\n\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/pfas-in-drinking-water-understanding-new-regulatory-requirements/
CATEGORIES:League Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T201216
CREATED:20250708T125828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T193710Z
UID:14655-1770681600-1770854399@www.pml.org
SUMMARY:Elected Auditors Masterclass: From Fundamentals to Excellence
DESCRIPTION:TRACK:  FINANCELength:  6 hoursPrice:  Member Registration: $139 per registrant | Non Member Registration: $199 per registrantSend a message to lla@pml.org for group rates of 10 or more registrantsDate:   February 10 & 11\, 2026Time:  9 a.m. to Noon both days \n\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend both 3-hour sessions to earn the course certificate. \n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: This course was developed to be interactive to give you the best learning experience possible. It will be conducted via Zoom. You will need to be able to: Raise your hand\, mute/unmute\, use chat. \n\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nFrom election to expertise – whether you are preparing for your first audit or looking to update and build a firm foundation for your term\, this masterclass will guide you from day one to effective\, accountable service.  Learn how to reduce errors in coding and terminology and ensure not only a more accurate audit but also save time and build trust with stakeholders by demonstrating professionalism\, reliability\, and attention to detail. The course emphasizes practical skills in oversight\, reporting\, and collaboration with local government officials within the unique context of Pennsylvania’s municipal structure. \n\n\n\nThrough interactive sessions\, real-world case studies\, and expert-led instruction\, participants will explore the fundamentals of municipal finance\, auditing procedures\, legal obligations\, and ethical standards. \n\n\n\nAudience:  Elected borough and township auditors \n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\n\n\nFoundations of Municipal Auditing\n\n\n\nNavigating Local Government Finances\n\n\n\nCore Auditing Techniques\n\n\n\nEffective Audit Reporting\n\n\n\nLegal Tools and Practical Resources\n\n\n\n\nAt the end of this course\, participants can expect to be able to: \n\n\n\n\nRecognize the legal responsibilities and ethical standards required of municipal auditors in Pennsylvania\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify the key elements of budgets\, financial reports\, and accounting systems used by municipalities\n\n\n\nApply essential auditing techniques to review financial records\, check for compliance\, and uncover irregularities\n\n\n\nCreate accurate audit reports and present findings in a way that’s clear for officials and the community\n\n\n\nChoose the relevant Pennsylvania laws\, codes\, and proven best practices to guide your auditing process\n\n\n\n\nBy registering for this course\, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to forward information to you at your email address related to educational offerings. \n\n\n\nOnce your registration is completed\, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. Please review when received. If you do not receive an email\, it may be in your spam folder. \n\n\n\nCANCELLATION & NO-SHOW POLICY:Cancellation must be received in writing to lla@pml.org within 72 hours prior to a class to be considered for a full refund. \n\n\n\nIf cancellation is received after the 72-hour window\, a processing fee will be applied for a portion of the refund. \n\n\n\nThose who do not cancel or attend forfeit the full registration fee.
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/elected-auditors-masterclass-from-fundamentals-to-excellence/
CATEGORIES:League Learning Academy,League Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T201216
CREATED:20251112T200457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T200458Z
UID:15129-1770854400-1771027199@www.pml.org
SUMMARY:APMM Executive Development Conference
DESCRIPTION:Learn More & Register Now Here
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/apmm-executive-development-conference/
LOCATION:Hotel Hershey\, 100 Hotel Road\, Hershey\, Pennsylvania\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:APMM Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T201216
CREATED:20251222T185041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T185413Z
UID:15285-1770973200-1770984000@www.pml.org
SUMMARY:Newly Elected & Appointed Officials Training (Session #2)
DESCRIPTION:Learn More & Register Here
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/newly-elected-appointed-officials-training-session-2/
CATEGORIES:League Learning Academy,League Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T201216
CREATED:20251117T132817Z
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UID:15153-1771405200-1771416000@www.pml.org
SUMMARY:Capital Budgeting and Planning
DESCRIPTION:TRACK:  FINANCIALLength:  3 hoursPrice:  Member Registration: $89 per registrant | Non Member Registration: $149 per registrantSend a message to lla@pml.org for group rates of 10 or more registrantsDate:  February 18Time:  9 a.m. to Noon \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants must attend the entire 3-hour session to earn a course certificate. \n\n\n\nThis course equips local government officials and staff with the knowledge and tools to develop and implement a multi-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that aligns with community goals and ensures fiscal sustainability. Participants will learn best practices for project prioritization\, funding strategies\, and stakeholder engagement\, with a focus on Pennsylvania-specific programs. Through interactive discussions and a case study\, attendees will gain practical skills to improve their municipality’s capital budgeting process. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a finance officer\, city manager\, or elected official\, this course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to lead capital investment initiatives that strengthen your community’s future. \n\n\n\nKey Topics: \n\n\n\n\nCapital Budgeting Process\n\n\n\nCapital Improvement Planning\n\n\n\nHow to Develop a CIP\n\n\n\nFunding Techniques\n\n\n\nStakeholder Engagement\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend: \n\n\n\n\nFinance Officers and Budget Analysts\n\n\n\nElected Local Officials (Mayors\, Council Members\, Commissioners)\n\n\n\nNewly elected officials\n\n\n\nManagers/Administrators\n\n\n\nPublic Works and Infrastructure Department Heads\n\n\n\nGrant Writers and Project Coordinators\n\n\n\n\nAt the end of this course you can expect to be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDefine capital budgeting and explain its importance in local government\n\n\n\nIdentify key components of a Capital Budget or Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)\n\n\n\nDescribe planning schedules and the roles of key staff and elected officials\n\n\n\nIntegrate stakeholders\, including community members and officials\, into the planning process\n\n\n\nIdentify revenue streams and funding options for capital projects\n\n\n\nDetermine success factors for implementing your municipality’s Capital Budget\n\n\n\n\nBy registering for this course\, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to forward information to you at your email address related to educational offerings. \n\n\n\nOnce your registration is completed\, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. Please review when received. If you do not receive an email\, it may be in your spam folder. \n\n\n\nCANCELLATION & NO-SHOW POLICY:Cancellation must be received in writing to lla@pml.org within 72 hours prior to a class to be considered for a full refund. \n\n\n\nIf cancellation is received after the 72-hour window\, a processing fee will be applied for a portion of the refund. \n\n\n\nThose who do not cancel or attend forfeit the full registration fee.
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/capital-budgeting-and-planning/
CATEGORIES:League Learning Academy,League Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T131000
DTSTAMP:20260430T201216
CREATED:20251126T162933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T193923Z
UID:15199-1771503000-1771506600@www.pml.org
SUMMARY:February Lunch & Learn Series | Where to Begin Creating Your HR Employee Policy Manual
DESCRIPTION:TRACK:  ManagementLength:  1 hourPrice:  $39 per registrant member rate | $89 per registrant non-member rateSend a message to lla@pml.org for group rates of 10 or more registrantsDate:  February 19\, 2025Time:  12:10 to 1:10 pm \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFebruary Lunch & Learn \n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging one-hour Lunch & Learn designed for municipal leaders\, HR professionals\, managers\, and anyone else who is responsible for HR. This session will review the essential steps to begin creating a comprehensive HR Employee Policy Manual tailored to the unique needs of local government. We’ll cover: \n\n\n\n\nWhy an HR Employee Policy Manual Matters: Ensuring compliance\, consistency\, and clarity in municipal operations.\n\n\n\nCore Components: Key policies every municipality should include (employment practices\, benefits\, workplace conduct\, safety\, and more).\n\n\n\nBest Practices: Strategies for aligning policies with legal requirements and organizational culture.\n\n\n\nImplementation Tips: How to communicate\, train\, and maintain your manual for long-term success.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re starting from scratch or updating an existing employee manual\, this session will provide practical guidance and actionable steps to help you build a resource that supports both employees and leadership. \n\n\n\nBy registering for this course\, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to forward information to you at your email address related to educational offerings. \n\n\n\nOnce your registration is completed\, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. Please review when received. If you do not receive an email\, it may be in your spam folder. \n\n\n\nCANCELLATION & NO SHOW POLICY:Cancellation must be received in writing to lla@pml.org within 72 hours prior to a class to be considered for a full refund. \n\n\n\nIf cancellation is received after the 72-hour window\, a processing fee will be applied for a portion of the refund. \n\n\n\nThose who do not cancel or attend forfeit the full registration fee.
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/lunch-learn-series-february-session-developing-an-hr-policy-manual/
CATEGORIES:League Learning Academy,League Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T201216
CREATED:20251117T133113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T194001Z
UID:15154-1771891200-1772063999@www.pml.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Local Government Accounting
DESCRIPTION:TRACK:  FINANCIALLength:  6 hoursPrice:  Member Registration: $139 per registrant | Non Member Registration: $199 per registrantSend a message to lla@pml.org for group rates of 10 or more registrantsDate:  February 24 & 25\, 2026Time:  9 a.m. to noon both days \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants must attend both 3-hour sessions to earn a course certificate. \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: This course is designed to be interactive to give you the best learning experience possible. It will be conducted via Zoom. You will need to be able to: Raise your hand\, mute/unmute\, use chat. \n\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nWhether you’re new to local government finance or looking to sharpen your skills\, this course equips you with the essential tools to maintain fiscal accountability\, transparency\, and regulatory compliance. \n\n\n\nParticipants will explore the principles of fund accounting and gain practical knowledge of the DCED Chart of Accounts\, a critical tool for maintaining standardized financial records across Pennsylvania’s local governments. \n\n\n\nThrough hands-on instruction and real-world examples\, you’ll learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping\, navigate key accounting cycles\, and master techniques in financial reporting. Special focus is given to detailed guidance on submitting accurate data via the DCED-CLGS-30 form. \n\n\n\nThe course concludes with an introduction to GASB 34\, highlighting its role in annual financial reports and the preparation of audited financial statements in accordance with standards. \n\n\n\nKey Topics: \n\n\n\n\nBasics of Bookkeeping\n\n\n\nAccounting Cycles\n\n\n\nFund Accounting\n\n\n\nDCED Chart of Accounts\n\n\n\nFinancial reporting\n\n\n\nReporting under DCED-CLGS-30\n\n\n\nBasics of GASB 34 annual financial reporting (audited financial statements)\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n\n\nAuditors\n\n\n\nMunicipal Secretaries\n\n\n\nTreasurers\n\n\n\nClerks\n\n\n\nAdministrators\n\n\n\nManagers\n\n\n\nElected/Appointed Officials\n\n\n\nNewly Elected Officials\n\n\n\n\nAt the end of this course\, you can expect to be able to: \n\n\n\n\nExplain the principles of fund accounting as they apply to local government financial operations\n\n\n\nIdentify the structure and purpose of the DCED Chart of Accounts for standardized financial recordkeeping\n\n\n\nApply basic bookkeeping practices across key accounting cycles within the local government context\n\n\n\nPrepare financial reports\, including accurate submissions using the DCED-CLGS-30 form\n\n\n\nInterpret the role and requirements of GASB 34 in developing annual financial reports and audited statements\n\n\n\nDemonstrate fiscal accountability through transparent and regulatory-compliant financial reporting method\n\n\n\n\nBy registering for this course\, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to forward information to you at your email address related to educational offerings. \n\n\n\nOnce your registration is completed\, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. Please review when received. If you do not receive an email\, it may be in your spam folder. \n\n\n\nCANCELLATION & NO SHOW POLICY:Cancellation must be received in writing to lla@pml.org within 72 hours prior to a class to be considered for a full refund. \n\n\n\nIf cancellation is received after the 72-hour window\, a processing fee will be applied for a portion of the refund. \n\n\n\nThose who do not cancel or attend forfeit the full registration fee.
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/introduction-to-local-government-accounting-2/
CATEGORIES:League Learning Academy,League Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T201216
CREATED:20251112T201702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T201754Z
UID:15136-1772064000-1772236799@www.pml.org
SUMMARY:PennPRIME Board of Trustees Subcommittee and Board Meetings
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/pennprime-board-of-trustees-subcommittee-and-board-meetings/
CATEGORIES:PennPRIME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T201216
CREATED:20251222T185153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T185407Z
UID:15286-1772182800-1772193600@www.pml.org
SUMMARY:Newly Elected & Appointed Officials Training (Session #3)
DESCRIPTION:Learn More & Register Here
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/newly-elected-appointed-officials-training-session-3/
CATEGORIES:League Learning Academy,League Training Events
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